The Linguistic Centre’s methodology is
Excelsior-L.A.M. Results from using this method are: Leadership in the
vision; Adventure in the initiatives; Management in the benefits.

Through the TESOL and I.L. programs we
establish where the student is at a given moment, and where the student wants to
be in a particular time frame. The objective is to think of each class as
one step forward in the process toward better communication with the
students. Learning is made easy by synthesizing what needs to
be taught so the focus for student and teacher remains clear at all times.
The order of development of language skills should be :a) oral
comprehensionb) oral
productionc) readingd) writing

The student’s mother tongue constitutes
his or her communication pattern of linguistic competence, method,
or frame of reference. In teaching English or French, we are striving to
help students construct a new and different network, and to acquire
gradually a sense of right use that will constitute their new competence
in a second-language.

The “I.L. Program“ is designed for the
individual who wishes to improve English, French or Italian reading and writing
skills. It is a one-on-one program designed to facilitate the strategies
for reading and writing that work most effectively. Goals are set so the
learning and the length of time for learning is at the individual’s pace and
determined by the individual. Language experience in both the TESOL and
the Literacy programs allows learners to compose writing even if they have
difficulty getting their ideas down on paper. Through the literacy
program, beginner writers can develop their own relevant reading
materials. Teachers figure out what tactics the students are using when
they read. Once the student has acquired a level of competence in English,
French or Italian, it is important to encourage the approach that works most
effectively and that the student feels most comfortable using.

An introductory program to Italian for
holiday-camp students is taught through conversation, songs and games. A
‘take-home’ teaching tool is also provided.

Castello
Torre Salsa

International
Complex

Target population

Those who will benefit from this training is the
business student, the adult student and the young student. Second-language
programs benefit those wishing to learn English or French for the first time as
well as those who already speak English and French and wish to upgrade their
skills for personal satisfaction or for school requirements or business
opportunities.

We teach what constitutes commercial English and
French for Business (vocabulary, conversation, writing and computer
English). We also teach grammar, pronunciation, reading and listening
skills intended for children and adults.

The NALATIE (North American Licensing Authority for
Teachers of International English) has standardized international ESL teacher’s
qualifications and the ESL teachers are evaluated according to their
criteria.